The document discusses Emmott Elementary's STaR Chart rankings and goals for improvement. The STaR Chart evaluates four key areas of technology integration: Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation, Leadership & Infrastructure. Emmott is currently ranked Developing in Teaching/Learning and Educator Preparation, and Advanced in Leadership/Infrastructure. The team's goals are to increase the use of digital resources for collaboration and create at least one technology-enhanced lesson per grading period.

1. TEAM Status: Texas STaR Chart Emmott Elementary Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

2. Game Plan What is the STaR Chart? 4 Key Areas of the STaR Chart Team Rankings and Trends Improving our Standings The Challenge The Final Score

3. What is the STaR Chart? S chool T echnology a nd R eadiness A tool used for: technology planning budgeting evaluation of progress Aligned with the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology http://starchart.esc12.net/

4. Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020 Students higher-level thinking skills engaging, learner-centered activities. Parents increase communication. Educators individualize instruction professional development Community Efficient use of resources http:// www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/lrpt/lrpt_lrpt.html

5. 4 Key Areas of the STaR Chart Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation and Development Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Infrastructure for Technology 4 STaR Classifications 1. Early Tech 2. Developing Tech 3. Advanced Tech 4. Target Tech

6. Teaching and Learning Full student engagement in the learning process Level the playing field for students Teacher becomes facilitator Students use higher-level thinking skills: evaluation, analysis Students communicate and collaborate

7. Educator Preparation and Development Constant change in instruction Educators continuously revamp methods through professional development Integrate technology in all grade levels Ready to teach 21 st century learners

8. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Educational leaders share their vision Model and set expectations for integration Budget and provide professional development Use technology for records and data

9. Infrastructure for Technology Equitable access Timely technological assistance Security and accessibility High-speed connectivity

10. Team Rankings and Trends Emmott Elementary Ranking TRENDS Advanced Infrastructure for Technology Advanced Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Developing Educator Preparation and Development Developing Teaching and Learning STaR Classification Key Area

11. Teaching and Learning Emmott Elementary 2008-2009 Developing Tech Range 9-14 Minimal use of technology in foundation TEKS Technology used for presentation products Teacher-directed Improved Area Decrease Noted

12. Educator Preparation and Development Emmott Elementary 2008-2009 Developing Tech Range 9-14 Technology used for administrative tasks Administrators expect technology use Online resources used Improved Area Decrease Noted

13. Leadership, Administration, and Instructional Support Emmott Elementary 2008-2009 Advanced Tech Range 15-20 Technology Assistant Grants used for improvement Campus Technology Plan Improved Area Decrease Noted

14. Infrastructure for Technology Emmott Elementary 2008-2009 Advanced Tech Range 15-20 Direct connectivity Shared digital resources 4 or less students per computer Improved Area Decrease Noted

15. Trends

16. Improving our Standings Teaching and Learning: Recognize digital resources available Focus on collaboration between classrooms, inside and outside the campus Educator Preparation and Development Take a more active role in looking for ideas to incorporate technology Use technology to enhance knowledge in the content areas

17. The Challenge Create at least one lesson per grading period in which students use technology to learn. (articles, blogs, evaluating sources) Search for activities that are already created and tweak them. Don’t reinvent the wheel! Ask for help. Collaborate. Share everything.

18. The Final Score T ogether E veryone A chieves M ore! TEAM Emmott wants to improve their standings in the next year. Growth is vital for every TEAM. It’s all about the students ! GOAL: Increase the score in at least one key area.